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Definition of Hypotonic solution

Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026

Hypotonic solution: A solution that contains fewer dissolved particles (such as salt and other electrolytes) than is found in normal cells and blood. Hypotonic solutions are commonly used to give fluids intravenously to hospitalized patients in order to treat or avoid dehydration.